Slip, slop, what? Why putting on sunscreen suddenly seems complicated

Despite concerns over reef health, vitamin D deficiencies and multi-layered skincare routines, tried and tested sunscreen advice holds true

My week as a Hemsworth: can Chris and Elsa combat my mid-30s physical ennui?

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have both released wellness manuals. Luke Ryan tries to follow along with one of the world’s fittest couples

Household haze: how to reduce smoke in your home without an air purifier

Air purifiers can be effective in fighting bushfire haze – the problem is many Australians cannot get their hands on one

Great expectations: ‘The quest for perfection has cannibalised my identity’

Perfectionism is associated with a long list of psychological disorders, the problem is notoriously hard to treat and it’s on the rise

Runner’s high: the well-trodden road of swapping drugs and alcohol for exercise

From marathon binges to marathon running, here’s why former substance users find release in hitting the pavement

Doxiepoos and puggles: is hybrid breeding healthier for owners and dogs?

Healthy, hypoallergenic and really, really cute – that’s the promise of a designer crossbreed dog, and people are paying thousands for them